A property manager receives a complaint that a tenant is operating a commercial dog grooming business from a residential property in breach of the lease. The local council confirms this violates zoning laws. What is the most legally sound approach?
Correct Answer
A) Issue a 14-day breach notice requiring cessation of the commercial activity
A 14-day breach notice is the appropriate first step as it provides the tenant with opportunity to remedy the breach by ceasing the unauthorized commercial activity. This follows due process under tenancy legislation and allows for resolution without immediate termination.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A 14-day breach notice is the appropriate first step as it provides the tenant with opportunity to remedy the breach by ceasing the unauthorized commercial activity. This follows due process under tenancy legislation and allows for resolution without immediate termination.
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